A series comprising of seven tales adapted from legends, war poems, and Liao Zai's collection from the Qing dynasty. These tales consist of loves stories, comedies and stories with a moral behind it. It deals with the supernatural and the unexplored aspect of life.

Zhao Ying is upset by Tiantao's sudden departure. He feels more depressed when his parents force him to marry someone he does not know. In despair, Zhao Ying runs to a cliff and laments that Heaven has been unfair to him. Zhao Ying's cries reach Tiantao's ears. Deeply touched, Tiantao cries too. A fairy arrives at that moment to inform her to attend Tianfu's storytelling session. Tianfu is happily telling the other stars how he and Tiantao ...

Zhao Ying's death distresses his parents. Tiantao is more upset as she was the one who killed him. A distressed Mrs Zhao turns to Tiantao and demands that she returns her son to her. TIantao keeps quiet. Zhao then tells Tiantao to leave. Zhao Fu, who is kneeling beside Zhaoying's body, cannot do anything to help Tiantao. Tiantao has no choice but to leave. On reaching heaven, Tiantao asks Tianfu to teach her how to revive Zhao Ying. Tianfu is ...

While strolling one day, Zhao Ying meets prime minister Tu (Chen Tianxiang) and his daughter, Shishi (Chen Yanyan). Although he does not find Shishi pretty, he wants to know her so as to use her father's influence to advance his own career. Shishi is attracted to him. Zhao Ying draws a portrait of Shishi and presents it to Tu. He seizes the opportunity to compliment Tu for having a beautiful daughter. Tu is flattered and proud that his ...

In the late Qing dynasty, an overseas graduate, Cha Kangnian (Li Wenhai), returns to his homeland after his medical studies in Japan. During his stay in his hometown for one month, he constantly has nightmares about being kept in a pool of pink coloured water. He tries to struggle free without success. Kangnian is puzzled. During this period, Kangnian has been keeping in touch with his fellow graduates from Japanese universities. They are ...

Kangnian stares at a portrait of a couple as he finds them vaguely familiar. Yanbai remarks that she had taken a long time to paint it. Kangnian enquires if there is anything special about the portrait but Yanbai smiles bitterly, not offering any explanation. She then proceeds to attend to his wounds. When she removes his jacket, she notices a jade-like birthmark on his chest which looks similar to the jade she is wearing. Tears well up in ...

Kangnian, now in his forties, is a famous Chinese physician. His parents have passed away and he is staying alnoe. As he still cannot forget Yanbai, he chosses to remain single. Qianling has, meanwhile, married the President of a bank, Chang Dezhen (An Zheming). One day, she returns to her hometown with her husband. She then arranges to have dinner with Kangnian hoping to introduce a lady, Zhang, to him. Qianling had promised Kangnian's ...

A beautiful vixen, Xin Shi Si Niang (Li Huiyan), is strolling in a market one day with her maid Xin Er (Lin Guiye) when they see a street pedlar bullying a beggar. Xin uses her magical powers to teach the man a lesson before walking away. On the same day, a scholar, Feng Jun (Lin Mingzhe), is walking with his servant, Mao (Lin Jinci), when Feng's hat falls off. Mao calls out to his master to draw his attention. As Feng is taking an ...

Feng and Xin have a happy life, making Chu jealous. One night, Chu pulls a maid to his room and makes her wear a red robe that Xin always wears. Chu stares at her imagining that she is Xin. The maid is amused. Chu stares at the maid in disgust and pushes her away. When the maid leaves, Chu stares at the robe, deep in thought. Feng, Chu Guo and Zhang are solving a riddle. Feng behaves arrogantly. Jun Jun and Xin Weng arrive to observe them.

Feng begs his wife to help him out of his predicament. Xin feels angry with him but pities him at the same time. Xin er chides him for not listening to her mistress's advice in the first place. Feng admits that it is his mistake for not heeding his wife's advice. He begs his wife to forgive him. Xin Er points out that it is too late and he reaps what he sows. At the moment, Chu and his men rush into the hall to arrest Feng. But Xin and her ...

This story, set at the end of the dynasty opens with a postman, Cai Hong (Chen Shucheng), returning from the desert one day to bring letters to the townfolks. They warmly welcome him home. His girlfriend, Teng Jiao (Yang Lina), is pleased to see Cai Hong. The latter is equally glad to see her and he holds her in his arms. When Teng Jiao sees people staring at them, she pushes Cai Hong aside and explains that she has to go back to the shop to ...

Teng Jiao is touched by what Qing Nu tells her. As Cai Hong is about to travel again, Teng Jiao persuades him to bring Qing Nu to the desert to look for her husband. But Cai Hong refuses, thus incurring the displeasure of Teng Jiao. She chides him for being cold-hearted. Cai Hong sarcastically remarks that Teng Jiao is not realistic. While they are not talking, Qing Nu appears. Cai Hong asks her not to pester him anymore. Teng Jiao, however ...

Qing Nu sends Cai Hong off to Sa Er Ku to look for Huo Nian. When he arrives there, Cai Hong cannot find the entrance. Worried, he calls out the name of A-Yi La. Soon after, he hears the voice of A-Yi La asking him why he has returned. When she learns the purpose of his visit, she advises him against entering the place as his life will be in danger. Cai Hong explains why he must look for Huo Nian. He wants to find out more about Hu Qie and ...

Hui Shen (Shen Jinxing) is a young monk with a kind heart. However, the children make fun of him but he takes no offence. One day, Hui Shen reaches a garden. Feeling thirsty, he asks a gardener, Huixin (Li Huiyan), for a drink. When Huixin enters the house, her father, Leng Bo (Dai Peng) asks who the visitor is. Hui Shen bows before him and explains the purpose of his visit. Leng Bo, who is hard of hearing, is of the impression that Hui Shen ...

When Jin comes alive, his family is shocked. They flee immediately except for his mother who decides to take a closer look. As the soul of Hui Shen is in Jin's body, he finds the environment unfamiliar. But when he notices the servants about to burn Huixin alive, he moves forward to stop them, exclaiming that it is cruel to do so. His mother is worried for his safety and urges him to move away. Jin is determined to rescue Huixin. Mrs Jin has ...

Shi engages a priest to drive the spirit of Hui Shen out of Jin's body. Jin dies. His mother and mistresses are heartbroken. So is Huixin. When Shi and the court official learn that Jin is dead, they are overjoyed. However, the priest tells them that Jin will come alive seven days later. He explains that what he had done is merely to drive the spirit of Hui Shen out of Jin's body. But his power is only effective for seven days after which the ...

Yu Zhenhai (Yang Junhe), the sixth master, lead his troops, his son, Feiwo (Lin Mingzhe), and Tuo Nu (Dai Peng) back to the city of Chang An. They travel a long distance through the desert. Zhenhai, who has been posted to the border, is returning to the capital in accordance with his late wife's wishes. Despite the sandstorm, they continue to travel. As Zhenhai is blind, he is carried by his servants in a sedan chair. Zhenhai has his wife's ...

Zhenhai and Feiwo and their troops, who are near death, are rescued by Yuelong's men. But an unappreciative Zhenhai chides Yuelong for not minding his own business. He is about to bring Feiwo away when Yuelong announces the imperial edict stating that Zhenhai will be killed if he dares to continue his journey. Yuelong pleads with Zhenhai to be more understanding. Undaunted, Zhenhai challenges Yuelong to kill him. Yuelong pretends to be in a ...

One night, Ouyang Ce sneaks into the residence of the sixth master. He kills Zhenhai while the latter is alone in his bedroom. He then tries to kill Tuo Nu to silence him. But Tuo Nu escapes. Ouyang Ce gives chase. A fight follows during which Tuo Nu is seriously injured. Tuo Nu injures Ouyang Ce with his secret weapon just before he dies. Ouyang Ce pays no attention to his injury. When Tuo Nu dies, he takes out a small bottle and pours the ...

One night, Yuelong dreams that he has succeeded in casting a powerful sword. At that moment, he hears Li's voice saying that he will never succeed without the heart of an innocent child. Yuelong notices his sword disappearing in an instant. He unsuccessfully tries to cast another one and is frustrated. Yuelong awake from his dream and stares at the furnace where the sword is being cast. He recalls Li's remark and is immediately lost in ...

The story is set at the end of the Tang Dynasty. A scholar, Zhong Kui (Huang Wenyong), has failed the imperial examinations time and again. One day, he is again in a wine house drowning his frustration in drink. As it happens to be the day commemorating the ghost festival, the owner of the wine house and his workers are anxious to get home. But Zhong Kui, who is drunk, refuses to leave. One of the workers advises Zhong Kui to go home early ...

Zhong Kui's suicide shocks everyone in the palace. The Prime Minister then orders his body to be disposed of. The examiner, Han Yu, advises the Emperor against it. He explains that if the civilians come to learn of how the Emperor had rejected Zhong Kui because of his looks, it would be bad for his reputation and make people wonder whether the Imperial Examination had been conducted fairy. The Emperor heeds his advice and orders a grand ...

To prepare himself for the task of capturing the nine ghosts, Zhong Kui changes him sword into a fan. He then disguises himself before mingling with the crowd at a market place. He uses the fan to find out the whereabouts of the ghosts. His strange behaviour attracts the attention of many passer-bys. That evening, he passes by his house and is tempted to go in to see Mei. He controls himself but is nonetheless worried about her. Suddenly, he ...

Qianqian and Zhong Kui await the arrival of the King. When the King appears Zhong Kui looks at him with contempt. The King is unhappy and asks if Zhong Kui is aware of the crime that he has committed. Zhong Kui claims that he should be rewarded for capturing Tan Xin and is not guilty. The King points out that he should not have blown the candles of the living. Moreover, Zhong Kui should not have spoken so boldy in his presence. Zhong Kui is ...